JUST IN: AIR CARGO PLANE CRASH-LANDS IN ABUJA AIRPORT

A cargo aircraft belonging to Allied Air has crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, on Wednesday.

The incident was a result of the failure of one of the aircraft’s landing gears.

Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert who made this known in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, stated that the cargo aircraft was carrying six crew members.

Makama explained that no casualties were recorded as the crew members were promptly evacuated.

He stated that the crews are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.

“Emergency responders acted swiftly to secure the crash site, cordoning off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant (MAC) and other relevant agencies.

“The incident has led to the temporary closure of the airport’s runway, resulting in significant delays to inbound and outbound flights. Passengers and airlines are advised to expect disruptions until further notice.

“Efforts are underway by airport authorities and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to remove the disabled aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage. Officials are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

“Further updates will be provided as investigations into the incident progress,” the security expert stated.